Caring for the Feet of the Elderly and People with a Disability – 1 day short course
Problems with the feet may be the first signs of medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve and circulatory disorders. The elderly and people with a disability may require assistance from health professionals and carers in foot care in order to maintain good function and prevent foot problems.
This course teaches safe and appropriate foot care techniques aimed at maintaining healthy foot function in elderly and disabled people. You will learn to identify high risk situations requiring referral to specialist podiatrists. Practical supervised experience in toe nail cutting and redistributive padding is part of this short course.
Designed for
Health workers who care for the elderly and people with a disability.
Training Program
• Foot anatomy and risk factors for foot pathology and identification of foot problems
• Preventing and treating common foot disorders
• First aid for acute foot injuries
• Good footwear and correct fitting techniques
• Resources including sources of equipment
• Practice session: foot care including foot hygiene, toe nail cutting, and infection control/sterilisation practices.
Course Content
On completion, participants should be able to:
• Describe the role of the podiatrist
• Outline the structure of the feet and common disorders
• List the factors that cause problems
• Describe methods for treating and preventing the development of foot problems
• Identify a ‘high risk’ foot and initiate appropriate interim management
• Demonstrate skill in low risk foot care
• Cut toenails as approved by podiatrists
Delivery
This course is conducted by Registered Podiatrists
1 day at Mayfield Education from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Dates
Intake 1: 23 March 2010
Intake 2: 8 July 2010
Intake 3: 26 October 2010
Award
Mayfield Certificate of Attendance
CNE points
6 CNE points
Fee
$410. Light lunch provided
Closing Date
Three weeks prior to course commencement
Location
Hawthorn campus
Organisations may choose to have this program delivered in the workplace as a customised course
